Indonesia volcano Anak Krakatau shoots ash 50,000 feet, 7 airports shut, nearly 3,000 flights hit

2026-09-07 08:31 PM IST

Indonesia is facing major air-travel disruption after Mount Anak Krakatau erupted, sending volcanic ash soaring up to 50,000 feet and blanketing parts of Java and Sumatra. The eruption has forced seven airports to close, including two serving the Jakarta region. Nearly 2,961 flights have been delayed, diverted or cancelled, affecting around 341,000 travellers. 

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